Rod Johnson

Rod Johnson

Houston, Tx
09
Jul
A Slap and Unintended Consequences

A Slap and Unintended Consequences

My remarkable grandmother, Mary Lee Blake Calhoun, died from cancer in 1946. As a newborn girl just after the civil
3 min read
09
Jul
South Highland Grammar School

South Highland Grammar School

Like a fortress, South Highland squatted on the Southside in the foothills of Red Mountain in the urban community of
4 min read
09
Jul
Aunt Missy and Uncle Arnold

Aunt Missy and Uncle Arnold

Several days ago, we stopped at Kroger's off Champion Forest Drive to buy a few items. Coming up
3 min read
09
Jul
A Little Respect

A Little Respect

It was my turn. I sat down, leaned forward and snuggled around the stock. That’s when I first smelled
5 min read
09
Jul
Uncle Will

Uncle Will

At the dawn of my conscious memory in 1937, I was three, and Uncle Will (Charles T. Calhoun) came to
4 min read
09
Jul
Dawn Shepard Olivier

Dawn Shepard Olivier

I hope after Rene and I retire I'll find more time. Until then while between loads of laundry, I'll write some of my memories for your enjoyment.
2 min read
09
Jul
Rod (Roddy) Johnson

Rod (Roddy) Johnson

My Life in Enterprise, 1967 - 1968. According to WikiPedia, Enterprise, Mississippi has a population of just over 500 people. At one time, I was counted as a resident of that Clarke County town. Even though I only lived there less than two years, the time and place have left permanent memories.
2 min read
09
Jul
Jolene Shepard James

Jolene Shepard James

M-I, double es-I, double es-I, double pee-I. Every child born and raised in Mississippi was taught how to spell Mississippi. Mississippi was a wonderful place to live and some of my best times were visiting Enterprise, where my grandparents Elsie and Arthur Ousley lived.
2 min read
09
Jul
Keith Beddingfield

Keith Beddingfield

I am not a writer. But here is what I have for you. We send our regards to everyone gathering in Texas… we’re really sorry we’ll miss things this year.
2 min read
09
Jul
Craig Beddingfield

Craig Beddingfield

Going down to Enterprise is a vivid memory that I have, forever etched in my mind. The following are the memories of a 10-year old boy going there, from the big city of Meridian.
3 min read